5 ways to... make your small garden look bigger

Design solutions

This once-unwelcoming backyard is now a stunning city space – and with showstopping lighting, it becomes even more magical as the sun fades…

THESE SIMPLE DESIGN INGREDIENTS ARE ALL YOU NEED TO CREATE A CALMING DEN THAT BRINGS THE OUTSIDE IN. TICK OFF OUR ESSENTIALS TO ACHIEVE A PERFECT SPACE FOR RELAXING ALL YEAR ROUND

IS YOUR ‘SMALLEST ROOM’ LIVING UP TO ITS NAME? TRY THESE DESIGNSAVVY TRICKS TO MAX OUT YOUR BATHROOM SPACE

1 CHANGE THE BACKDROP Brighten up your patio area by repainting the brickwork or render. Go for a warm neutral or soft pastel shade for a stylish backdrop. 2 ZONE THE SPACE Rearrange garden furniture

From statues to salvaged treasures, Mike Palmer explains how art can elevate your garden to new levels of enjoyment for person and place